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Home » Main Dishes » Poultry » Grilled Marinated Chicken Breasts

Grilled Marinated Chicken Breasts

Posted by: Diabetic Foodie / Paleo, Poultry / May 25, 2012

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Sick of boring, dry chicken? You have to try these delicious grilled marinated chicken breasts! They’re juicy and flavorful with just a hint of smokiness.

Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast with garlic and rosemary on a grill pan

If you’re like me, you usually avoid grilling boneless chicken breasts because it’s so easy to dry them out.

But I’ve finally figured it out: the secret to tender chicken breasts is fresh lemon juice! Who knew it could be so easy? That’s why these grilled marinated chicken breasts turn out so flavorful and juicy.

Marinating the chicken in lemon juice actually kicks off the cooking process. This means you don’t have to cook the breasts as long, which helps the meat stay moist. Brilliant!

So if you love the ease of grilling but still want to enjoy tender and flavorful chicken breast, this is by far the best way to do it. You’ll have a delicious dinner ready in no time!

How to make grilled marinated chicken breasts

This recipe can be made on the grill or by using a grill pan on the stove. Either way, your chicken will be ready in just a few simple steps!

Step 1: Lay the chicken breasts in a shallow baking dish large enough to place them in a single layer without overlapping.

Step 2: Peel and lightly crush the garlic, then cut the rosemary sprig into 3 pieces. Distribute the rosemary and garlic around the chicken pieces.

Step 3: Add the lemon juice and olive oil to the baking dish, then season the chicken with salt and pepper.

Step 4: Turn the chicken pieces over and let them stand at room temperature for about 45 minutes or in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Step 5: Preheat the grill or heat a grill pan on the stove until very hot.

Step 6: Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 8 minutes.

Step 7: Flip the chicken, then pour the marinade over it.

Step 8: Continue grilling until the chicken is cooked through, about 6 to 8 more minutes depending on how thick the pieces are.

Your juicy chicken breasts are ready to enjoy! Once they’re cooked through, simply transfer them to a clean serving platter and serve hot.

What to serve with chicken breast

Chicken breast is a great lean protein to serve for lunch or dinner. And with the subtle lemon, rosemary, and garlic flavors of this marinade, you can enjoy your grilled chicken with almost any dish or side!

One serving of this dish only contains 1 gram of carbs, so it’s great to serve alongside some complex carbs. Flavorful dishes like wild rice salad with cranberries and almonds, pearl couscous salad with beans, or chickpea feta salad with celery are great options.

Looking for some greens? Whip up some lemony romaine and avocado salad, sesame broccoli slaw, or zucchini noodles with lime pesto!

Of course, you can always keep it simple and serve your grilled chicken over a fresh salad. Add a few of your favorite veggies or toppings and toss with a healthy dressing like lemon vinaigrette, homemade citrus vinaigrette, or greek vinaigrette.

You can really serve this chicken breast with whatever you like!

Storage

Looking to do some meal prep? Chicken breast is a perfect protein to keep in the fridge and enjoy throughout the week!

Cooked chicken breast can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to four days. Just be sure to reheat it gently so it doesn’t dry out.

Other healthy and easy chicken recipes

Chicken breast is a versatile protein that can be served with almost any meal. The key is to make sure it’s juicy and flavorful — no one likes bland and dry chicken! If you’re looking for more foolproof ways to make tasty chicken, here are a few of my favorite recipes I know you’ll enjoy:

  • One-Pan Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken with Roasted Cauliflower
  • Chicken Roulade with Goat Cheese and Dates
  • Chicken Cacciatore

When you’ve tried this dish, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked it and rate the recipe in the comments below!

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Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast
5 from 1 vote

Grilled Marinated Chicken Breasts

Sick of boring, dry chicken? You have to try these delicious grilled marinated chicken breasts! They're juicy and flavorful with just a hint of smokiness.
Prep Time:45 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:1 hour
Author:Diabetic Foodie
Servings:4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 medium cloves garlic
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra-virgin)
  • Salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Lay the chicken breasts in a shallow baking dish large enough to place them in a single layer without overlapping.
  • Peel and lightly crush the garlic, then cut the rosemary sprig into 3 pieces. Distribute the rosemary and garlic around the chicken pieces.
  • Add the lemon juice and olive oil to the baking dish, then season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Turn the chicken pieces over and let them stand at room temperature for about 45 minutes or in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat the grill or heat a grill pan on the stove until very hot.
  • Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 8 minutes.
  • Flip the chicken, then pour the marinade over it.
  • Continue grilling until the chicken is cooked through, about 6 to 8 more minutes depending on how thick the pieces are.

Recipe Notes

This recipe is for 4 servings of grilled chicken.
Cooked chicken can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Grilled Marinated Chicken Breasts
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 255 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 99mg33%
Sodium 257mg11%
Potassium 0mg0%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 0g0%
Sugar 0g0%
Protein 40g80%
Vitamin A 0IU0%
Vitamin C 0mg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
Net carbs 1g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy dinner recipes, grilled chicken breast
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  1. Karriann says

    May 29, 2012 at 10:01 am

    Oh! This could be a wonderful addition to pesto pasta 😉

    “Spice it Up”

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  2. Terra says

    May 28, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    We love simple, yet delicious grilled chicken! I am so picky with grilled chicken, they can be cooked too much, and WAY too dry then:-) This looks lovely, and I love the addition of rosemary, my favorite herb:-) Hugs, Terra

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  3. Dhanyo says

    May 27, 2012 at 11:06 am

    I love how the simple recipes are just the best!(Lavender oil works miracles on burns)

    Reply
  4. EA-The Spicy R says

    May 27, 2012 at 10:26 am

    So easy and delicious! I have enough rosemary to last me for a lifetime in my garden. Too bad you don’t live next door-you could pick some anytime :-). Hope your hand is better!

    Reply
  5. Jeanette says

    May 25, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    Sounds like the perfect recipe for a quick and easy dinner. So sorry to hear you burned your hand!

    Reply
  6. Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says

    May 25, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    This is one of the recipes I marked to try, it looks fabulous! Hope your cold is better and that hand too!

    Reply

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